Skip the lines and dive into Amsterdam’s hub for modern and contemporary art at the Stedelijk Museum. See groundbreaking works and fresh perspectives with the support of an audio guide.

Getting started

Begin your visit at the main entrance of the Stedelijk Museum on Museumplein, right between the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. After a quick ticket scan and security check, you’ll be ready to explore one of Europe’s most celebrated art collections. Pick up your free audio guide in English or Dutch, or choose additional languages for a small fee at reception.

What to expect

Stedelijk Museum

Founded in 1895 and reopened in 2012 after major renovations, the Stedelijk Museum showcases movements from Mannerism and Pop Art to Minimalism and Neorealism. Highlights include works by Picasso, Mondrian, Matisse, Chagall, Malevich, and Appel, alongside bold, thought-provoking pieces from today’s emerging artists. The result is a vibrant mix of classics and contemporary experiments that reveal the ever-changing language of art.

Features

• Permanent exhibitions: Encounter iconic movements like Cobra, Color Field Painting, and Pop Art, as well as rotating displays of new artists and experimental works.

• Temporary exhibits: Head to the Freedom exhibit that serves as a retrospective of Erwin Olaf's cinematic photography, his lesser-known work, personal archive material, and his last work: an unfinished video, among other temporary exhibits.

• Historical architecture: Admire the original 1895 design by Adriaan Willem Weissman and the striking modernised building completed in 2012 after extensive renovations.

• Famous masterpieces: See works from celebrated figures such as Picasso, Mondrian, Matisse, Chagall, Malevich, and Karel Appel, central to the evolution of 20th-century art.

• Helpful audio guide: Enhance your visit with free English and Dutch guides, or pay at reception for additional language options offering detailed context about the artworks.